17 Nov
Whale shark: Huge, mysterious & in trouble?
Research suggests nature’s biggest fish is heading for trouble…
Tag Archives: ocean
11 Nov
Flickr Friday: The week’s best nature photos
Fridays are all about winding down and making weekend plans so we never post anything too serious on these most cheerful days of the working week. Instead, we bring you some visually inspiring photos from our Flickr group.
10 Nov
Red List update: Manta rays need protection!
One of the ocean’s most graceful creatures is under threat, according to the latest IUCN Red List update…
1 Nov
Would you like some sauce with that? Meet the spaghetti worm!
Halloween has come and gone, but it seems the creepy creatures are staying put for a while. Like the tentacled spaghetti worm.
20 Oct
Cute to the power of 8: Tiny thumb-sized octopus
Each time we dip into our video archive, something fascinating pops up: unusual animal behaviours, strange creatures, amazing environments … the list goes on. The latest gem we’ve dug up features a tiny common octopus going about its business in the waters off South Africa’s western coast. The body of this juvenile is about the [...]
10 Oct
From teeth to timelapses: Two great videos to kick off the week
Two amazing videos caught our attention this Monday morning – and they couldn’t be more different.
20 Sep
Video shows strange animals around hydrothermal vent
A video released by the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) offers a glimpse of the exotic life around a newly discovered hydrothermal vent in the Galapagos…
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